Editor-in-Chief of The Montclarion; Montclair State University, B.A. Journalism and Digital Media, Class of 2025 Montclair State University
Worked on 484 assignments, created 131, named on 29 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Erin Lawlor (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Reacts to Strange Crime on Campus
The Montclair State University community is shocked after the police department reported a strange crime involving masked males and the arrest of two current students over the weekend. According to Kieran Barrett, the chief of the Montclair State police department, on the morning of Nov. 16, Admad Abbel Jabbar was charged with burglary, conspiracy, simple assault and trespassing. Jabbar was...
By Ethan Le (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
'Aftersun' Is a Tender Examination of Memories Infused With Beautiful Melancholy
Spellbinding performances from both Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio transform A24’s “Aftersun” into a gut-wrenching, heart-stopping experience that stays in the audience’s mind long after the credits roll. The film follows an 11-year-old Sophie (Corio) spending her last holiday vacation with her dad, Calum (Mescal), in a cheap resort motel in Turkey. Throughout their stay, Sophie shares numerous moments of...
By Sal DiMaggio + 5 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair State Students Show Lack of Civic Engagement During Midterm Elections
Although some went to the polls on Tuesday, many Montclair State University students stayed home on Election Day. Many were unaware of the candidates and the issues in their own communities and felt discouraged by the current state of politics. According to research done by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University,...
By Claudia Martillo (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Student Artist Profile: Jack Powers
After hearing Jack Powers perform at the Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Zine event last May and getting an exclusive first listen at his new EP, "Jack Flowers and The Petal Tones," which was released on Oct. 20, I was eager to learn more about his experience as a musician. Powers is a senior music education major at Montclair State...
By Matt Orth (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Women's Soccer Hosting NCAA Division III Tournament
The Montclair State University women's soccer team was waiting in anticipation and full-on anxiety to see if their name would make the bracket for the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Champions room in the Red Hawk Annex was filled with the team, head coach Patrick Naughter standing nervously around the room and the coaching staff seeing if the work they...
By Rebecca Bienskie Jackson (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
The Extraordinary Realness of 'Normal People'
Sally Rooney debuted on the writing scene in 2017 and published “Normal People” the following year. The book gained widespread success and a Hulu original series, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal. With the book and series alike, “Normal People” has reached many hearts with its complicated, yet simple story. Connell Waldron and Marianne Sheridan have a connection they can’t...
By Ryan White (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Red Hawk Sports Network Continues to Elevate With Biggest Homecoming Production to Date
The Red Hawk Sports Network (RHSN) keeps on leveling up. For the second straight year, RHSN held a live show during the homecoming football game at Sprague Field, and this year the team made it even better. This time around the team partnered with Broadcast Media Operations (BMO) and by doing so, it gave RHSN more confidence and all of...
By Julia Duggan (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Music Department Students and Faculty are Demanding More Practice Rooms
Montclair State University music department students and faculty members are annoyed and it's not just about wrong musical notes. On Nov. 1 a student petition was delivered to the director of the John J. Cali School of Music asking for an increase in practice rooms. The petition was started by a person who chose to remain anonymous by posting flyers...
By Stephanie Arias (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
'Furia' Has Regional Debut at Alexander Kasser Theatre
"Furia" made its regional debut at Montclair State University's Alexander Kasser Theatre on Nov. 3. Lia Rodrigues, the artistic director and choreographer, opened the night by encouraging everyone to move to the center of the theater. As the lights went down, there was a moment of silence in the dark. With musical excerpts of “traditional songs and dances of Kanak,...
By Ryan White (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
PHOTO ESSAY: Women’s Soccer Scores Late But Not Enough to Beat Rowan in Conference Championship
Two goals from Rowan University in the first half were just enough to get past the Montclair State University women’s soccer team in a wild New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championship. With the win, the Profs automatically qualify for the NCAA tournament while the Red Hawks had to wait until the NCAA Selection Show. It was announced on Nov. 7...